Scottsburg Ghost Town
Douglas County, Oregon43.6542, -123.8160
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 15 miReedsport, OR
- Mild months
- Mar–Nov9 of 12
- Elevation
- 60 ft19 m
Scottsburg is a former settlement in Douglas County, Oregon, listed among the ghost towns of Oregon. It lies at about 60 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Scottsburg. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Reedsport, OR, about 15 miles west in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Eugene, OR, 44 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Alma24 mi northeast
- Minerva30 mi north
- Anlauf30 mi east
- Curtin31 mi east
- Coos City31 mi southwest
- Southport32 mi southwest
- Divide35 mi east
- Nonpareil37 mi southeast
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
Private or unlisted land
The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run March to November, judging by NOAA normals from Elkton 3 Sw.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Elkton 3 Sw station (USC00352633), 11 miles away. About 50.0 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Douglas County, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 43.65420, -123.81600 |
| Elevation | 60 ft (19 m) |
| Also known as | Scottsburg, Oregon, Scottsburg, OR |
| Sources | Wikidata Q7438179 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Scottsburg ghost town?
In Douglas County, Oregon, at 43.6542, -123.8160. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Reedsport, OR, about 15 miles west in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Eugene, OR, 44 miles away.
Can you visit Scottsburg?
Likely private land. The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
When is the best time to visit Scottsburg?
Mild months here run March to November, judging by NOAA normals from Elkton 3 Sw.
Are there other ghost towns near Scottsburg?
Yes. Alma (24 mi), Minerva (30 mi), Anlauf (30 mi), Curtin (31 mi).
